Shahwar Ali

As a project manager at the Battelle Center for Science, Engineering and Public Policy, Shahwar Ali will oversee and advance the Ohio Innovation Exchange initiative, fostering collaboration between industry and academic experts to drive innovation. Ali's responsibilities include synthesizing insights from diverse sectors, managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and developing strategies to strengthen public-private partnerships. She also will work to deliver sustainable, actionable solutions that enhance Ohio’s innovation ecosystem.

Ali is an experienced project manager specializing in public policy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic collaboration. She has led complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across industry, academia and public sectors, including managing multi-million-dollar public health and innovation projects. Her expertise lies in synthesizing insights from diverse fields to develop actionable strategies that drive systemic impact and long-term sustainability. She is passionate about fostering public-private partnerships and leveraging data-driven approaches to solve complex policy challenges.